What is a furlong (US survey)?

It is a historical U.S. surveying unit of length equal to exactly 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.

Why convert furlong (US survey) to decimeters?

Converting enables interpreting historical or customary lengths in modern metric units for scientific, engineering, or commercial purposes.

Are there any rounding issues with this conversion?

Minor rounding differences may occur due to the exact length being a rational approximation in meters.

Convert Furlong (US survey) to Decimeter [dm]

Easily convert length values from furlong (US survey) to decimeter (dm) using our straightforward unit converter tool designed for historical and metric length measurements.

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Furlong (US survey) [fur] to Decimeter [dm] Conversion Table

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What Is This Tool?

This unit converter transforms length measurements from the furlong (US survey), a historical surveying unit used in the U.S., into decimeters (dm), a metric unit representing one tenth of a meter. It's ideal for translating traditional and historical measurements into modern metric units.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in furlong (US survey) you want to convert.
Select furlong (US survey) as your 'from' unit and decimeter (dm) as your 'to' unit.
Click convert to view the equivalent length in decimeters.
Use the converted results to interpret or translate measurements for your specific needs.

Key Features

Converts furlong (US survey) to decimeter accurately by using defined conversion rates.
Supports understanding and converting historical land surveying and legal description measurements.
Browser-based and easy to use for quick conversions without additional software.
Provides examples to illustrate common conversions.
Facilitates comparison between customary and metric length units for various applications.

Examples

2 furlongs (US survey) equals 4023.368047 decimeters.
0.5 furlong (US survey) equals 1005.8420117 decimeters.

Common Use Cases

Describing boundaries and distances in older U.S. land surveys and legal documents.
Converting measurements from historical maps and survey records to metric units.
Reporting traditional race distances in contexts using customary units.
Specifying moderate dimensions for objects in manufacturing, packaging, and retail.
Relating volume and length measurements in scientific and laboratory environments.

Tips & Best Practices

Always confirm the measurement system of your source data before converting.
Use this converter to bridge between historical/customary units and the metric system accurately.
Keep in mind the historical context of the furlong (US survey) when interpreting results.
For very large furlong values, consider scientific notation due to large decimeter results.
Apply the conversion results thoughtfully in legal, scientific, or engineering contexts.

Limitations

The furlong (US survey) is a non-SI unit and may not be standard in modern international settings.
Small rounding differences may arise from the defined exact length approximation in meters.
Decimeters suit moderate measurements and may be cumbersome for expressing very large furlong values without scientific notation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a furlong (US survey)?: It is a historical U.S. surveying unit of length equal to exactly 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.
Why convert furlong (US survey) to decimeters?: Converting enables interpreting historical or customary lengths in modern metric units for scientific, engineering, or commercial purposes.
Are there any rounding issues with this conversion?: Minor rounding differences may occur due to the exact length being a rational approximation in meters.

Key Terminology

Furlong (US survey): A historical non‑SI unit of length used in U.S. surveying equal to 660 US survey feet or approximately 201.1684 meters.
Decimeter (dm): An SI unit of length equivalent to one tenth of a meter, often used for moderate-sized linear dimensions.
US survey foot: A unit related to the furlong (US survey), where 1 furlong equals 660 US survey feet.

Quick Knowledge Check

What length does one furlong (US survey) represent?

Exactly 800 meters

Approximately 201.1684 meters

Exactly 150 feet

Which unit is a decimeter (dm)?

One hundredth of a meter

One tenth of a meter

Ten meters

What is a common use of the furlong (US survey)?

Describing modern podiatry measurements

Measuring horse racing distances

Determining computer screen resolutions

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